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Events


Labour Day 2026

07/09/2026

See you on September 7, 2026! Members who pre-register receive a special giveaway!

Cobourg

  • BBQ & Celebration
  • Victoria Park Lion/Lioness Pavillion
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Registration for Cobourg closed on August 21, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region3admin@ufcw175.com.

Cornwall

  • BBQ & Celebration
  • Lamoureux Park
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Registration for Cornwall closed on August 21, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region3admin@ufcw175.com.

Hamilton

  • Parade & BBQ
  • Sign-in starts at 9:30 a.m. at Bay St. North & Stuart St.
  • Parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
  • BBQ to follow at Bayfront Park
  • Registration for Hamilton closed on August 24, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region6admin@ufcw175.com.

Kitchener-Waterloo

  • Ed Weidinger Memorial Labour Day Picnic & Celebration
  • Waterloo Park (Westmount Entrance)
  • Noon – 4 p.m.
  • Food, Music, Kids’ Entertainment & More
  • Registration for Kitchener Waterloo closed on August 31, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region5and7admin@ufcw175.com.

London

  • BBQ & Celebration
  • East Lions Community Centre
  • Noon – 3 p.m.
  • Registration for London closed on August 31, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region4admin@ufcw175.com.

North Bay

  • Members-Only Drop-In Social & Celebration
  • Holiday Inn Express
  • 1325 Seymour Street, North Bay
  • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Registration for North Bay closed on August 28, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region8admin@ufcw175.com.

Sault Ste. Marie

  • Labour Day Parade & Celebration
  • Roberta Bondar Pavillion
  • Parade @ 11:30 a.m.
  • Activities & Food @ Noon – 2:30 p.m. (Bring your own water bottle!)
  • Look for the UFCW Locals 175 & 633 tent to check in and receive your special giveaway.
  • Contact region8admin@ufcw175.com for more information.

Sudbury

  • Members-Only Drop-In Social & Celebration
  • UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Union Office
  • 230 Regent Street, Sudbury
  • Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Registration for Sudbury closed on August 28, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region8admin@ufcw175.com.

Thunder Bay

  • Picnic & Celebration
  • Current River Park
  • Noon – 3 p.m.
  • Registration for Thunder Bay closed on August 28, 2026. Questions and concerns can be sent to region1admin@ufcw175.com.

Toronto

  • Parade
  • Sign in with UFCW Locals 175 & 633 between 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on the east side of University Ave between Queen St. West and Richmond St. West.
  • Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
  • Registration for Toronto closed on August 24, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region2admin@ufcw175.com.

Windsor

  • Parade & Celebration
  • Lanspeary Park
  • Meet and sign in at 9 a.m. at 1691 Walker Road (look for the UFCW flags!)
  • Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
  • Registration for Windsor closed on August 24, 2026. Questions or concerns can be sent to region5and7admin@ufcw175.com.


Outstanding Member Achievement Awards

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 awards four Outstanding Member Achievement Awards every year. There are four nomination categories and the winner of each receives $500.

The categories are:

  • Demonstrating outstanding contributions to the community;
  • Manifesting leadership and advancement of the UFCW;
  • Dedicating themselves to fundraising for Leukemia research, or;
  • Enhancing & achieving improvements in health & safety (including WSIB) for their workplace.

The 2026 Nomination window is OPEN! Click here to nominate yourself or another member today. Nominations close on November 1, 2026.

Learn about the 2025 winners here!


Weeklong Paid Training Programs 2026

Weeklong 2024 - Paid training program for Stewards & Health & Safety members

Applications are open for the 2026 Weeklong Paid Training for Stewards and Health & Safety members.

This year’s courses will take place November 16 – 20, 2026. Find full details on our Training & Education page.

Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

Note that only those selected to attend will receive confirmation. For more information, visit the Training & Education page.


RSI Day

28/02/2027

Every year, health and safety activists commemorate Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day.

RSIs, also called Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), are a family of painful disorders that can affect the nerves, muscles, and tendons through the body. That includes the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, chest, arms, and hands.

There is a strong link between MSDs and known workplace risk factors and hazards, and workers across all industries can suffer from these often debilitating disorders.

Visit the Health & Safety section of our Downloads page to view information on RSIs.

If you believe that pain or an injury is work-related, make sure you speak to your doctor. For more information on filing a workplace injury claim, visit our Injured Workers section.


Stewards Training (Annual)

The weekend Steward Seminars returned for 2026! This year, UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Stewards had the opportunity to take a two-day training at six seminars happening this Spring. Find coverage of this year’s seminars below:

We’ll be holding Stewards One-Day Cell Training in 2027 with details to follow next year.


National Day of Mourning

28/04/2027

In December 1990, the federal government passed the Workers Mourning Day Act, establishing April 28 as a National Day of Mourning.
And while remember and honour those who have lost their lives or who have been forever affected by workplace injuries and illnesses, we must also find renewed purpose and strength in the fight for better workplace health and safety.

Every worker deserves to go home healthy at the end of the day.


Annual Golf Tournament for the LLSC

30/05/2026

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 hosts an annual golf tournament to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).

MAY 30, 2026
Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Brampton
Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 tournament an incredible day!

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Golf Tournament brings in over $56,000


Injured Workers Day

01/06/2027

Each year on June 1, we mark Injured Workers’ Day and pay respect to the hundreds of workers who have died or become injured while working on their job sites. Injured Workers Day is an opportunity to recognize the individuals who have suffered injuries and fatalities as a result of their workplace conditions.

We must stand together to acknowledge and support the workers who have lost their lives or been seriously injured as a result of hazardous workplaces. The day is an opportunity to collectively demand the provincial government ensure that workers’ safety is a priority and to pass legislation that ensures the well-being of every worker in the province. Together, we can save lives and prevent workplace injuries.

Across the country, Unions, injured workers and other activists rally to help bring awareness to injured workers and the struggles they face in getting fair compensation for their injuries and illnesses. Annual events include overnight vigils, rallies, marches, guest speakers, and panel discussions.

Did you know? 2025 marked the first year that the Ontario government officially recognized Injured Workers Day.


Solidarity Scholarships

Visit our Training & Education page for more information. The application window for 2026 was June 1 – August 1.


Celebrate Pride with your Union

Join Your Union For Pride

Ottawa/Capital Pride

Thank you to all who came out to walk with us at Ottawa Pride 2026!

Toronto Pride

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Toronto Pride celebrations in 2026! Check out our post from Toronto Pride.